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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
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Overview
Western Michigan University is a University institution located in Kalamazoo, MI, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
United States
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Food Science |
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| Food Technology And Processing |
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| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| African-american/black Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aquatic Biology/limnology |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Biomedical Sciences, General |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management, General |
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| Business/commerce, General |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| E-commerce/electronic Commerce |
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| Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies |
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| Fashion Merchandising |
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| Finance, General |
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| Financial Planning And Services |
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| Human Resources Development |
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| Human Resources Management And Services, Other |
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| Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General |
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| Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management |
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| Marketing, Other |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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| Non-profit/public/organizational Management |
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| Organizational Leadership |
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| Telecommunications Management |
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| Tourism And Travel Services Marketing Operations |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Advertising |
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| Broadcast Journalism |
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| Communication, General |
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| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Journalism |
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| Organizational Communication, General |
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| Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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| Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance |
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| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education And Teaching |
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| Education, Other |
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| Education/teaching Of Individuals With Emotional Disturbances |
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| Education/teaching Of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities |
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| Education/teaching Of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities |
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| Elementary Education And Teaching |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education |
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| Geography Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Latin Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Sales And Marketing Operations/marketing And Distribution Teacher Education |
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| Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other |
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| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels |
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| Technical Teacher Education |
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| Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education |
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| Trade And Industrial Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General |
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| Chemical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering, General |
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| Computer Engineering, General |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering, Other |
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| Industrial Engineering |
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| Manufacturing Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Paper Science And Engineering |
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| Structural Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General |
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| Drafting/design Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other |
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| Engineering/industrial Management |
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| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Writing, General |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Apparel And Textiles, General |
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| Child Development |
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| Family And Community Services |
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| Family Systems |
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| Foodservice Systems Administration/management |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French Language And Literature |
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| German Language And Literature |
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| Japanese Language And Literature |
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| Latin Language And Literature |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training/trainer |
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| Audiology/audiologist |
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| Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist |
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| Dietetics And Clinical Nutrition Services, Other |
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| Dietetics/dietitian |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General |
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| Health/health Care Administration/management |
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| Music Therapy/therapist |
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| Occupational Therapy/therapist |
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| Physician Assistant |
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| Public Health, General |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| Public/applied History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Professions And Studies, Other |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics, General |
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| Mathematics, General |
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| Statistics, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Analytics |
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| International/globalization Studies |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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| Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General |
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| Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied And Professional Ethics |
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| Philosophy |
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| Religion/religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Chemistry, Other |
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| Geochemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science, General |
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| Geophysics And Seismology |
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| Hydrology And Water Resources Science |
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| Physics, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General |
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| Social Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| American Government And Politics (united States) |
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| Anthropology, General |
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| Econometrics And Quantitative Economics |
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| Economics, General |
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| Geographic Information Science And Cartography |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Political Science And Government, Other |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Transportation And Materials Moving | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Acting |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Art/art Studies, General |
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| Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General |
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| Dance, General |
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| Dance, Other |
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| Digital Arts |
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| Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other |
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| Fashion/apparel Design |
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| Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Industrial And Product Design |
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| Interior Design |
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| Jazz/jazz Studies |
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| Keyboard Instruments |
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| Music Performance, General |
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| Music Technology |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Music, General |
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| Musical Theatre |
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| Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology |
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| Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
20,501
Applied
17,334
Accepted
14,397
Enrolled
Female Admissions
11,507
Females Applied
9,889
Females Accepted
86%
Male Admissions
8,994
Males Applied
7,445
Males Accepted
83%
Applying
40
Application Fee
3.5
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | June 1st | June 15th | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | June 1st | January 1st | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | December 15th | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | August 15th | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 559 | 500 | 610 | |
| SAT Math | 550 | 490 | 610 | |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 19 | 27 |
Financial Aid
11,357
Avg. Financial Aid Package
10,737
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,189
Avg. Loan Aid
3,990
Avg. Grant Aid
8,752
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
51%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
4%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
14,397
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
18%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.39% |
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| Black or African American | 8.36% |
| White or Caucasian | 68.85% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.34% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
| Two or more races | 4.02% |
| Other | 1.96% |
Gender
Male (49.43%)
Female (50.57%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 16% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Bronco Bash, Homecoming and International Festival
Bronco Bash, Homecoming and International Festival
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Western student Association, Campus Activities Board, International Student Council, Black Student Union and FOCUS Kalamazoo
Western student Association, Campus Activities Board, International Student Council, Black Student Union and FOCUS Kalamazoo
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
residence hall security system, engravers for identification of items, free bicycle registration
residence hall security system, engravers for identification of items, free bicycle registration
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | |
Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | No | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | No |
| Football | |
Division 1 | |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Gymnastics | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 1 | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Racquetball | |
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No |
| Rock Climbing | |
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No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | |
No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | |
Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Indoor Track | |
Division 1 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Racquetball | |
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No |
| Rock Climbing | |
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No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | No | |
No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | |
Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
Faculty
1,187
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 737
Part-time - 450
Male - 563
Female - 624
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